Town Pop. 3,714

Living in Desford: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Desford is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Desford most outperforms the national norm: 78/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the LE9 postcode district.

The LE9 district averages 49/100, putting Desford 5 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 28 points above the LE9 district's 50/100. Schools (13), lifestyle (13) and transport (19) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LE9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 138 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Burglary 26 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 82 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 28 crimes
  2. 2 Cortanis Lane 26 crimes
  3. 3 Leicester Lane 25 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
13
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Bosworth AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Desford Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsLeicester Royal Infirmary6.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire14.9 mi
University Hospital Coventry14.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,897 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
78
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.1%Student3.6%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Hinckley and Bosworth · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Narborough 5.4 mi
Hinckley 7.1 mi
Leicester 7.2 mi
J21A M1 3.3 mi
J3 M69 4.3 mi
J21 M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £338,750 32
Detached £386,250 20
Semi-detached £242,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£234k £314k £397k £477k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Peckleton Common 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
Newtown Unthank 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Newbold Verdon 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Merry Lees 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kirkby Mallory 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ratby 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thornton (Hinckley and Bosworth) 30 2.8 mi away ⇄
Leicester Forest East and Kirby Muxloe 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Blaby) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cadeby 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barlestone 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Groby 62 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Desford a nice place to live?

Desford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Desford is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Desford?

Desford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 330 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Desford?

Among the top-rated schools in Desford is Bosworth Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Desford in total.

What are house prices like in Desford?

The current median house price in Desford is £338,750, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £386,250, semi-detached £242,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Desford in context

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Postcode districts in Desford

LE9 49 ⇄

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